SFR SCCA Board of Directors Minutes

November 17,  2007

Location: Marriott San Ramon

Called to order at 9:10 am by Mike Smith

Present Mike Smith, Morris Hamm, Bryan Nemy, Peter Nosler, Ed Railton, Dave Allen, Sherry Grantz,  Blake Tatum, Ian Cook

• Thunderhill Report – Mike Smith

The track is on target for 2007 operations and will end up about 90% rented for year. The track personnel have worked hard at creative ways of using the track for multiple events. The track is scheduled for repaving next year and bids have been received. The track has sufficient funds on reserve to pay for the repaving. Shannon has performed customer satisfaction surveys and the results have been favorable for the most part. Some improvements need to be made and plans are being outlined to address the issues by setting goals for operations.

• Region Administrators Report – Sherry Grantz

The 2008 schedule will be sent to Steve Danton for inclusion on the Division and National schedule. Sherry prepared a handout for the Annual Meeting of the agenda and the 2008 schedule.. Supps are being prepared for circulation and review.

• Secretary’s Report – Morris

The minutes of the November 1 meeting were reviewed. Peter Nosler moved the acceptance of the minutes, seconded by Blake Tatum and passed.

• Recruiting Report – Sherry

The Recruiting position is not on active search at this time. The eight month tenure of John Speer produced 25 new, active members as well as coordination with other people.

• Treasurer’s Report – Ed/Sherry

Still working to collect money owed by San Jose Grand Prix and by Toyo Tires. Sherry presented results from the last events for 2007 all of which operated within the budgets. Motion by Dave Allen to approve, seconded by Bryan Nemy and passed unanimously.

Updates

• Recap Laguna Double Points/Enduro Mike Smith

Mike reported on the events. Both events went well. The changes by the RDC made the event run much smoother than in the past.

• 2007 Banquet – Blake Tatum

The Board reviewed Blake’s plans for the banquet time line and made suggestions and corrections.

• 2007 Worker Awards list – Mike Smith/Blake Tatum

The list of awards winners was reviewed

• 2007 Drivers School review, plans for 2008 – Peter Nosler

Peter reviewed the plans for the 2008 Driver’s School including the use of videos as instructional materials. There will be two ground schools on Mid-peninsula and one in the Sacramento/East Bay – sites to be selected.

• 2008 Schedule – Mike Smith

The 2008 schedule is close to being finalized and adopted. The dates for many Infineon and Laguna Seca events are determined by track availability and black out dates that the tracks designate.

• Feature Practice Dates/costs – Mike Smith

The test/practice dates for the feature classes have proven to be expensive.

• Vintage at Infineon

Steve Archer has asked for guidance on the second vintage event and a semi-pro class for the weekend. Should it be SMT or another class. The Board agreed to continue with the three race Spec Miata Challenge for next year – two vintage events and the summer Infineon event.

New items

• 2007 Annual Meeting Agenda

The agenda for the meeting was reviewed and slight changes made.

• Board Liaison Reports – All

No reports at this time of year.

• Correspondence-All

Thank you letter form the Food Bank of Monterey County of the donation of $1,068 and 387 pounds of food.

Next Board Meeting Date – Saturday morning, December 15  9:00 pm at Mike Smith’s office.

Adjourned at 11:45 am on motion by Ed Railton, seconded by Bryan Nemy.